Ear Plugs

[bob jenkins]

What ear plugs are you wearing (if you wear them)? I need to replace my eargasm brand -- just wondering what else I should be looking at.

Thanks

[Scrapper1]

Etymotic High Fidelity Earplugs, ER20 ETY-Plugs, Standard Fit Blue Tip, 1 Pair

Picture is kind of huge, but these are what I got. I like them because they cut the tone of the whistle, but I can still hear people talking to me or tips at the net.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Etymotic High Fidelity Earplugs, ER20 ETY-Plugs, Standard Fit Blue Tip, 1 Pair

Picture is kind of huge, but these are what I got. I like them because they cut the tone of the whistle, but I can still hear people talking to me or tips at the net.

Same reason I like the eargasm. I'll give these a look.

[Lcubed48]

I use a product similar to that for the same reasons. I like the fit too.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Lcubed48

I use a product similar to that for the same reasons. I like the fit too.

Could you share the product's name?

[Lcubed48]

Yes, of course - Luiswell Earplugs. I ordered them from Amazon. They came in a 12 pack for $8.99. They are corded, washable, and reusable.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Lcubed48

Yes, of course - Luiswell Earplugs. I ordered them from Amazon. They came in a 12 pack for $8.99. They are corded, washable, and reusable.

12 for 9 bucks. The ones I posted were $13 for one pair. Big difference. Do you find that you use them a few times and then throw them out? I'm just trying to account for such a big difference in price. Mine have lasted several seasons, so I'm wondering how long the Luiswell ones last.

[bob jenkins]

Same question. The price difference seems to be due to the lack of a "filter" and just relying on the plastic/rubber pine-tree-shaped plug to do the job.

I *think* both the eargasm and etymotic allow you to buy just the plug and to re-use the filter, reducing the replacement cost (but still not down to 75 cents)

[Lcubed48]

My ear plugs don't have a filter. I don't wear them all the time only when it's a noisy gym (small gyms with metal roofs) or a multiple court event. My thinking is to use what works for you.